Antoninianus - Elagabalus IOVI CONSERVATORI; Jupiter
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 218-222 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#276703 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, naked with mantle behind, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, eagle; to right, two standards.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI CONSERVATORI
Translation: To Jupiter the Protector.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Jupiter (IOVI CONSERVATORI) on one side and Elagabalus (218-222 AD) on the other, is a rare example of a Roman coin that was minted with a silver content that was higher than the standard 4% silver content of most Roman coins at the time. Analysis of the coin's metal content has shown that it contains around 10% silver, making it a rare and valuable example of Roman coinage.
